Off The Grid News Better Ideas For Off The Grid Living

Recently on Off The Grid News I discussed an alternative strategy for long-term survival if society ends as we know it — returning to a 19th century lifestyle. Instead of relying on modern resources like generators or pumps, with their ...

Plants can be aesthetically pleasing, functional, aromatic and highly desirable, but the same plants can also be deadly. Over thousands of years people have been learning how to understand and respect plants, mainly through a process of trial and error. ...

Many of those living off the grid live in the colder parts of the country, where winters last for months and ice and snow dominate the landscape. Being cooped up in your house during these winter months can lead to ...

What could be more fun than eating flowers? There are many varieties that are not only edible, but they add an interesting flavor to teas, fresh salads, and other dishes. Some flowers stand up well to cooking, stuffing, drying, freezing, ...

December 24, 2012 Allen shows how easy it is to grow a paper white narcissus bulb in your home during the winter, including specific tips on starting the bulb, temperature and how to store the bulbs. Previous Video

Many cultures have included edible flowers with or in their dishes as garnishes, ingredients in salads or even as a side dish, such as the stuffed or fried squash blossoms of some Native American tribes. They can be candied, made ...